Patient Catering Assistant - Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Would you like to play an important role in supporting patient care within one of Dorset's leading NHS organisations? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Catering Team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust as a Catering Regen Assistant. This role is essential in ensuring patients receive safe, nutritious meals and that catering services operate efficiently across the Trust. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will support the preparation, regeneration, delivery and collection of patient meal services, whilst maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety and customer service. You will contribute directly to the patient experience by helping to provide a reliable, high-quality catering service to wards across the hospital.,

• As a Catering Regen Assistant, you will:
+ Support the preparation, regeneration and distribution of meals for patients across the hospital. + Load and dispatch food trolleys, ensuring meals are delivered accurately and on time. + Assist with the delivery and collection of food trolleys from wards and respond to additional meal requests as required. + Carry out basic food preparation tasks, including the preparation of sandwiches, salads and other food items. + Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout catering, regeneration and kitchen areas in line with cleaning schedules and food hygiene requirements. + Operate dishwashing equipment and ensure crockery, cutlery and catering equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately. + Follow all Food Safety, Health & Safety, Infection Prevention and Trust policies and procedures. + Provide a courteous and professional service when communicating with ward staff, patients and colleagues. Work flexibly across catering areas to support service requirements and maintain service continuity., Our Catering Team plays a vital role in supporting patient wellbeing and recovery. Every meal served contributes to the overall patient experience, and our staff take pride in delivering a safe, efficient and compassionate service.

Previous catering experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are hardworking, reliable and committed to delivering an excellent service.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in Dorset, providing a wide range of healthcare services to local communities across the county. We are committed to delivering outstanding patient care and creating a positive working environment where staff feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we continue to invest in our hospitals, services and workforce. Significant investment in our facilities and the transformation of healthcare services across Dorset are creating opportunities for staff to develop their careers and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare provision. We offer a supportive team environment, comprehensive training, opportunities for personal development and access to the many benefits of NHS employment, including generous annual leave entitlement and membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.